Ansah managed to meet some of the most talented Lions in franchise history as he made his way to Allen Park from New York City.

He met Lions' wide receiver Herman Moore (who has been the team's special correspondant in New York City), Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders (who not only announced the Ansah pick, but sat next to him on the plane), wide receiver Calvin Johnson (who was at Ansah's arrival gate) and Hall of Fame defensive back Lem Barney (at the team's fan fest at Ford Field).

While we're talking Lions' greats, we can also throw in Hall of Fame tight end Charlie Sanders, who is currently assistant director of pro personnel for the franchise.

"We've talked about that, you know, and everybody's looking for that guy. He has got a lot of that same stuff. He's really good in press coverage, he's physical against the run, so we like this player. He's going to help us a lot."

The one perceived drawback of selecting Slay is a torn meniscus in his knee, but Mayhew and head coach Jim Schwartz say the Lions are aware of his medical condition and don't see it as an issue.

The Lions wrapped up Day 2 with the selection of Kentucky G Larry Warford.